Street Diary on ESPN.com
Apparently ESPN.com has swiped an idea from Blez and will have Huston Street post periodic diaries on the site. In his first diary he talks about what it's like to be a closer and how he handles the pressure. It's all stuff that I don't recall reading or hearing from other closers before, so it's nice to hear a fresh perspective and new comments about the job. In particular I like how he describes pressure as essentially an emotion and how he can control it by controlling his mind. I think he removes any possible lingering doubt about whether he can handle the ninth inning.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=street_huston&id=2073394
I'm not sure if this is an Insider article or not, I saw 2 links, one with the Insider logo by it, the other without.
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jennifer posted a link as well
monday's game against the drays was further proof of his toughness. his velocity was down to begin with, he gave up a hit and he looked like he had to do some of his deep breathing. instead of getting more tired, he appeared to get stronger the more he pitched and the more we needed him to step up. a sign of great things to come (knock on wood).
by nycfan on Jun 1, 2005 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
congrats
by SwishMix on Jun 1, 2005 10:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
loved it
I'm not embarrassed to admit that I smile like a fool when he comes out to pitch. He's that much fun to watch. I'm sure there are others who feel the same way.
by Sharon on Jun 1, 2005 10:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
<raises hand>
I could watch him for hours. Sometimes I don't even notice when he gives up a run.
And that little "skid mark" he makes?
<sigh>
by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2005 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"skid mark"
Shame on you.
by secret ASian man on Jun 1, 2005 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent link
by Apricot on Jun 1, 2005 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
Johan Santana is another pitcher with the foot skid.
by secret ASian man on Jun 1, 2005 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His mind set
Good point shared by me, nycfan, about Street getting us the win with his velocity below normal and still keeping it together by making his pitches. So props to our boy "Texas Tea".
Anybody else have a nickname for him yet?
by mrod on Jun 1, 2005 10:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he doesn't need one
by xbhaskarx on Jun 1, 2005 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a terrific baseball name
by nycfan on Jun 1, 2005 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Reason #2,594 on why we like Huston Street:
His name is Huston Street
by Sharon on Jun 1, 2005 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or the typical
these days most nicknames are the players initials, not very creative.
by xbhaskarx on Jun 1, 2005 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind as much
by Sharon on Jun 1, 2005 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The rally stops here"
by monkeyball on Jun 2, 2005 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maturity?
His article is well written and well thought out. If we have guys like him define what it means to be an "A", then we are in better shape than our AL West record.
by Parklife on Jun 1, 2005 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as someone once said of montana
by vignette17 on Jun 1, 2005 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROFL
by almostreggie on Jun 1, 2005 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP!
NO!
I won't go there. Let's keep it family oriented.
But I do wonder how much ChapStick he must use...
by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2005 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
admit it...
:P <---- That's Huston.
by Sharon on Jun 1, 2005 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He reminds me of my dog.

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2005 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
except...
by mrod on Jun 1, 2005 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny story.
I swear.
I almost wet myself laughing. We decided to name her Sadie instead.
by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2005 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't consider Jose?
by ArakSOT on Jun 1, 2005 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, if you ever meet him
All joking aside, I like your dog.
by Sharon on Jun 1, 2005 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I meet him
by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2005 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you meet him
Although, I imagine you woud have that silly grin plastered to your face. He might find that a little weird.
You should practice speaking to your dog. It would be similar to talking to Huston, right?
:)
by Sharon on Jun 1, 2005 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should I put some treats in my pocket?
by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2005 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you.
by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but not on my person
by almostreggie on Jun 2, 2005 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sharon:
: - }
P.S. There should really be an AN "yahoo group" where people can post photos of themselves, as well as their pets (and their children, too, if they MUST).
by Nico on Jun 1, 2005 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jennifer:
by Nico on Jun 1, 2005 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dog
Please help disabled kids in Sacramento play baseball by helping the Rivercats build a specially equipped field for them.
by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2005 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a doggie....
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 1, 2005 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just checked out your site:
by saint on Jun 1, 2005 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I'd like to think
by Nico on Jun 1, 2005 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OOPS, just realized that
In the "Cellular Banana" section (click on the banana icon) I'm pretty sure there's pictures of my living dog, Poochini (and more recent pics of me).
by Nico on Jun 1, 2005 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap,
by Nico on Jun 1, 2005 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dog pictures
by ohad on Jun 2, 2005 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure why that didn't work
except without that last space before the > right?
by ohad on Jun 2, 2005 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Noes.
Thanks for the link, it was a really good read! He's a good writer, but then again, he was majoring in English so he better be good ;)
by Melody on Jun 1, 2005 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He does sound like Zito!
Great read.
by AsGirl on Jun 1, 2005 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
English
Although in the "Meet a Longhorns" section of the UT site, his academic interest is listed as Psychology... But that makes perfect sense, if you think about it.
by Melody on Jun 1, 2005 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely...
Very nice read, indeed.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 1, 2005 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same
Sounds really really smart. Now that's hot!
by SportySpice on Jun 1, 2005 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You took the mind right out of my thoughts.
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 1, 2005 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait... no!
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 1, 2005 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that was well written and thought out, looks
by robber23 on Jun 1, 2005 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Zito
by matthias on Jun 1, 2005 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that like "Gleeman on Blanton"?
by monkeyball on Jun 1, 2005 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After reading that I have two words:
by saint on Jun 1, 2005 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol`
Fingers-Eck-Street
by stabino on Jun 1, 2005 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Nice to know we've got such an articulate dude on the team. Every day, seems like he's showing more and more why he's on the team, with both his actions on and off the field.
Definitely a bit Zito-esque, and most certainly more articulate than I'm used to seeing from baseball players. Maybe ESPN ripped off Blez, but I'm rather happy to have another source to read about this kid. "Ultimately, a closer is a symbol of trust." I think that he's certainly going to be a symbol of trust to the fans -- maybe soon the pain of Rhodes will fade from our minds, with this kid clearing it all away.
Now it's time to get him some saves.
by Kyli on Jun 1, 2005 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Text is "massaged"
Not that I'm implying that Street can't express himself well.
But it reads like a cross between a press release and a diary. No one writes like that on their own. It's been heavily scrubbed by the espn.com copy gnomes.
by monkeyball on Jun 1, 2005 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
I think its all Street.
by Alien on Jun 2, 2005 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally
by hookem street on Jun 1, 2005 10:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
according to the Tribune
does anyone feel like he sold AN out to espn? not that i could ever love him any less, but it would've been nice to have him post here. oh well, gotta love swish even more for agreeing to do a follow up.
by nycfan on Jun 2, 2005 8:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sell out???
by hookem street on Jun 2, 2005 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sell Out?
by Parklife on Jun 2, 2005 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG!
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride
by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 3, 2005 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
New nickname
by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2005 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having read what he wrote
by BillybUcko on Jun 2, 2005 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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